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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Antibiotic Management ... Antibiotic Management ... • Persistent fever ... and/or bacteremia
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
risk of serious bacterial ... for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #LP #Antibiotics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... or family - Ever ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 2016 Consensus ... Gram-positive/-negative bacteria ... • Symptoms: Fever ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... e.g., abscess, catheter